Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Orlando (PWK–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Orlando
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 1,015 mi 2h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and MCO, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to MCO.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
175
Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → MCO
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
MCO → PWK
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Orlando from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric PWK→MCO ORD→MCO MDW→MCO
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 13 4
Weekly flights 3 430 109
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 59m 2h 16m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · MCO: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
1,015 mi / 1,634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m to 2h 31m.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

PWK–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance1,015 mi / 1,634 km
Flight time2h 7m to 2h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Orlando International Airport take approximately 2h 7m to 2h 31m. The route covers 1,015 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PWK to MCO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, RSW, CLT, GRR, GSO, PBI, RIC, FLL, IAD, BUF, YYZ, PHL, LGA, MIA, HOU, DAL, CUN, AUS, PHX, SLC, LAS, YYC, UVF and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from MCO to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to MCO

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to MCO ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,015 miles (1,634 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).